Independence, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Independence, Wasatch County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Independence?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 29 days in the Western Uinta Mountains forecast zone and Wasatch County — the most common reported hazard around Independence, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and high winds (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2001 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Avalanches | 2 | Mar 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2004 | Oct 1, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Western Uinta Mountains forecast zone and Wasatch County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Independence get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Independence, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heber weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 8.6 | 17.8 | 21.5 | 13.9 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Independence?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 84 miles northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Independence | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 84 mi northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 188 mi east-southeast | 26,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 200 mi north-northwest | 29,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Independence
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Independence. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F1 on December 2, 1970, which touched down about 15 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2018, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 21, 1987.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Independence's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Independence radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Independence, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 84 miles northwest. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 188 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Independence?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Independence the lowest scan from KMTX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Independence free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Independence, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Heber, UT radar 10 mi
- Midway, UT radar 12 mi
- Francis, UT radar 14 mi
- Kamas, UT radar 17 mi
- Hideout, UT radar 17 mi
- Park City, UT radar 20 mi
- Provo, UT radar 22 mi
- Orem, UT radar 23 mi
- Lindon, UT radar 23 mi
- Oakley, UT radar 23 mi